Thursday, March 31, 2011

close call

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the hike

began with so much enthusiasm. i was so ready, as i mentioned in one my previous posts. i had all the right intentions, the right gear, the water, snacks, the right shoes, the right frame of mind. but.......

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it got hotter and hotter and hotter

and although the trail was not extraordinarily difficult

by mile 2 i was lagging behind as the temperature rose to 94 degrees, breaking all county records (that's me at the top of the hill in last place)

i'm usually a survivor and very strong, never a quitter, but this time, my life was definitely at risk and i had to call it quits.it took hours to bring my core temperature down first with a hose, then with ice packs

but it will not discourage me. i will venture out again soon although i am still shakey from the close call heat stroke

8 comments:

What a beautiful area to hike in, Constanza. I am so glad that you were able to get your body heat down to normal. I hope your next hiking trip will be a fun one with lower temps.I sent you an email earlier.♥ audrey

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